This Week in Local History: excerpts from the Saturday, Nov. 22, 1884, Kalamazoo Gazette

In the Gazette write up yesterday morning of those who illuminated Thursday evening, quite a number were overlooked, among them were the residences of A.D. Chappel and W.R. Coats, Elm street. The illumination of this handsome residence is said to have been one of the finest made in the city

The residence of Dr. F.H. Chase, south West street, was finely illuminated and decorated with Chinese lanterns and flags.

The residence of Alex. Buell, 325 South Burdick street, had the entire front draped with flags and bunting, and was brilliantly illuminated. Mr. Buell is one of the oldest and staunchest democrats in Kalamazoo.

The residences of Hon's. Allen Potter and Jonathan Parsons and Geo. T. Bruen, on South street, all illuminated in fine style.

The private rooms in the jail occupied by Sheriff Galligan and Deputy Sheriff Montague were finely illuminated and caused considerable favorable comment.

Academy of Music was finely decorated and illuminated. An immense American flag was festooned from the top of the building and a tasty arrangement made with smaller flags.

Mrs. VanDewalker, South street, one of the pioneer democrats of Kalamazoo, had her house illuminated and tastefully trimmed, as did also Mrs. Jos. Daniels, of Portage street, another staunch representative of the old pioneers. God bless that staunch old pioneer stock. It is always reliable.

The residences of Mr. Chas. Gibbs, east Lovell street, and Hon. John Dudgeon presented a fine appearance.

That old pioneer democrat and good citizen, Mr. J.P. Clapham, of Taylor street, made an exceedingly fine display, the position of his building being such as to attract attention throughout the eastern portion of the village.

The New York Clothing house, 119 North Burdick street, had a fine show of flags, lanterns, bunting, and showed considerable good taste in the arrangement.

Chas. S. d'Arcambal, South Burdick, made a display that attracted general attention. In the centre of his porch was a large and elegant painting of the Goddess of Liberty, appropriately trimmed and decorated. The traction engine stopped in front of his house and gave him an extra toot. The old man had a good notion to join in the procession and come down town.

Mrs. Joseph Keech and Mrs. Frank Alley in Upjohn block, Chinese lanterns: these we regret to say, were destroyed soon after lighting, by a very kind and neighborly republican friend, who indulged her spite upon democratic neighbors by throwing water from the story above, not only putting out the lights, but destroying the lanterns.

Henry Gilbert: flags, bunting, lanterns and house illuminated from basement to the attic.

Mrs. George Eddy, corner Burdick and Lovell, house brilliantly illuminated.

Sid Hays, Chinese lanterns, illumination, etc.

The d'Arcambal opera house pharmacy, with the elegant display of the whole Opera House block, made a corner second to none in the city. The great attraction in front of the Pharmacy was the game rooster which stood all day perched on top of the gilt mortar. There was also an elegant display of fire works, red fire, etc.

Col. Hill received letters from Hon. Geo. H. Murdoch of Berrien Springs and J.P. VanDeusen of Benton Harbor expressing their regret at not being able to come here to jubilate with the democrats.

The Chinese lanterns, transparencies, mottos of the Kalamazoo jubilee were shipped to Niles yesterday, for use in the Niles grand jubilee on Monday next. A number of our boys intend to be present if the weather will permit.

A team belonging to a farmer named Spire ran away from in front of Johnson's hotel Thursday night. They ran north on Burdick street and in front of Officer Gordon's residence collided with a telegraph pole and one of the horses was killed.

Quite a number of the Kalamazoo boys intend to go to Niles on the express Monday, to participate in the Cleveland and Hendricks blow out. If enough can be got to go the band will be taken along. Special rates on the railroad will be given.

Thursday night quite a number of prominent republicans shut themselves in a room at the residence of S.S. Cobb, so as to avoid being annoyed by the democratic jollification. Gentlemen, we know you are not used to the medicine, but there is no use making such a fuss about it.

Everyone speaks highly of the meeting at the opera house. The universal verdict is that the speeches of Pratt, May, Col. Stuart and Yaple, cannot be matched. It was a great treat to listen to Hon. Chas. E. Stuart once more. The three cheers given to Godfrey Knight, the democratic centenarian, were richly deserved.

The residence of Mr. J. Clifford, who resides in the north-east corner of Texas, was burned, Thursday night, with a large portion of the furniture. The old gentleman was in town until a late hour celebrating, and on arriving home he found a lunch spread for him, and while eating it, he heard a roaring noise and thought a team was running away. On going to the door he found the house on fire in the roof. His son and the hired man were immediately arroused and quite a large portion of the furniture removed. Four stoves, the carpets, a sewing machine, considerable other furniture and 75 bushels of potatoes and some apples were lost. Insured with O.F. Coleman in an English company.

Col. Delos Phillips and Larry Luby had a fracas in Nichols barber shop on north Burdick street, Thursday evening which resulted in the colonel getting a broken head. The trouble originated over a bet of $5 which Luby claimed to have won of Phillips, and for which he dunned him in language more forcible than eloquent. Phillips was sitting in the barber chair when the talk began and Luby started toward him but Phillips kicked him with both feet in the stomach, sending him reeling across the shop. Luby at once seized a cuspidore and threw it at Phillips with an aim so true and force sufficient to cut quite a gash in his forehead. The parties were separated at this time, but later, after Phillips wound had been dressed and he was about going home in a hack, Luby appeared on the scene once more and both drew revolvers but luckily no shots were fired. Mr. Phillips will probably be out to-day or Monday, his injury fortunately proving slight.

Jas. McGibney was a little dispirited yesterday.

A masquerade carnival will be held at the Excelsior rink November 28.

Thursday night the traction engine had to stop in front of Dutch Arnold's to steam up.

Cellem and Campbell got off the fire works in good shape. They are a great team.

Both polo clubs of this place go to Paw Paw next Wednesday evening on invitation.

Frank Dudgeon is a host. The work he did added greatly to the success of the jubilee.

Col. Dunbar always starts a procession on time. Col. Hill and Capt. Bannister were able aids.

The class in perspective drawing at the Mechanics' Institute, will re-organize next Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock.

The Gazette is under obligations to Mrs. Henry Stein for a copy of the Hot Springs Daily Sentinel, of November 17th.

The stone work of St. Luke's church will be finished this week. The building will be enclosed by the end of next week

Children's day this forenoon, at Excelsior skating rink, and ladies' and children's matinee in the afternoon. Good music.

Jannis Prissoner died yesterday morning of diphtheria. This leaves only the mother and one child out of a family of six.

A masquerade ball will be given at the Armory next Thursday evening and promises to be a great success and an enjoyable affair.

Detroit "Chaff," a weekly dramatic and society paper, has suspended, and the name and good will has been purchased by "Every Saturday."

PERSONAL.

Mr. W. J. Crose of Schoolcraft has accepted a situation in Kalamazoo.

Mr. F.W. Webb of Melbourne, Canada, province of Quebec, leaves for home to-day.